Assistant Professor Of Behavioral Neuroscience

Job Description:

The Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor in Behavioral Neuroscience. Applicants should complement and extend existing expertise and engage in behavioral neuroscience research.

We are particularly interested in candidates with research interests in developmental neurobiology, motivated behaviors, metabolic disorders, learning and memory, stress or stress-related disorders, substance use, and/or candidates with expertise in utilizing cellular, molecular, and/or behavioral approaches. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications. The anticipated appointment date is Fall 2024.

Requirements:

Required qualifications include a Ph.D. in Psychology or a related field; postdoctoral or other relevant experience; published research; potential to attract external funding; and the ability to teach and mentor undergraduate and graduate students. We particularly seek candidates who show the potential to collaborate with existing faculty in the Psychology Department or other departments across UTEP, but promising scholars with research interests in any area of Behavioral Neuroscience are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law.

Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu, or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

Application Instructions:

Review of applications will begin on October 31st and continue until the position is filled. Hiring decisions are based upon budget approval.

Applicants must submit:

1.A curriculum vitae;

2.A cover letter describing how your experience would add value to the UTEP Neuroscience community and our institutional mission and goals (https://www.utep.edu/about/utep-vision-mission-and-goals.html)

3.Statement of research interests and qualifications;

4.Statement of teaching philosophy;

5.Complete contact information for three professional references;

6.Up to three reprints or pre-prints.

If you have any questions, you may contact Dr. Laura O'Dell, Search Committee Chair, at lodell@utep.edu.